Nursery Practitioner

BEC nurseries Limited t / a new amigos day nursery; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nursery in Stockport is seeking an EYE Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day nursery operations, ensure the safety and welfare of children, and implement a high-quality curriculum according to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Additionally, you will develop strong partnerships with parents and support a nurturing, inclusive environment that respects cultural diversity. The position offers flexibility and comprehensive responsibilities aimed at enhancing children's developmental experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Strong interpersonal skills for parent partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children receive enriching play experiences.
• Oversee daily operations of the nursery.
• Assist in compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Work as an effective team member to provide quality education.
• Promote nursery's vision focused on children's achievement.

Skills

Child safety and welfare

Teamwork

Effective communication

Curriculum planning

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

EYE Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Term time and flexible working can be discussed for the right candidate.

Nursery Practitioner KEY DUTIES

• Ensuring that all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and Stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• To undertake the overall day‑today operation of the nursery environment including rooms, after‑school club, breakfast club, holiday club, drop‑in services and any other supplementary services
• To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered
• To work as an effective member of the team to deliver a high quality, education and care centred service that meet the needs of children and their families
• Support the management to ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the outstanding requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Develop strong parent partnerships to ensure high quality of care and children and parent satisfaction
• Prepare to support the team across all our settings at short notice to attend to activities, services, after‑school club, breakfast club, drop‑in centres, holiday club, fundraising events, parents evening and other activities
• To actively promote and implement the nursery’s vision, with a clear focus on children’s achievement
• To redevelop regular activity plans to encourage children’s learning through play, by providing a stimulating and enabling environment, which enables all children to develop to their full potential
• To provide a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families attending the setting or living within the local community
• To support the planning and preparation of all the rooms and the outside areas, using observation of children and evaluation of the provision to ensure all play areas fully enhance children’s learning and interests and are effectively risk assessed
• To be a key worker for a group of children, as agreed by the nursery manager and deputy manager, ensuring that each child has access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum
• To implement a high quality planned curriculum, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to encourage, learning and understanding through play activities and to ensure a well‑planned, safe and learning environment
• To carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS development matters bandings, identifying next steps for children’s learning
• Ensure children’s learning journals are kept up to date and regular reports are written to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents
• To work in partnership with internal and external professionals and agencies to ensure key information is shared to support the needs of the children and families within the setting
• To work in partnership with local schools and settings to share good quality information and ensure children experience smooth transitions
• To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis and ensure relevant action is taken to minimise, reduce or remove risks to children
• To clear and tidy the inside and outside play areas at the end of activities or the end of the day
• To maintain high professional standards to ensure children’s individual needs, dietary needs, and personal care is met at all times and information is shared fully
• To share responsibility for preparing and serving snacks and light meals / breakfasts for children, adhering to hygiene regulations
• To ensure telephone enquiries, correspondence and visitors are dealt with appropriately

Nursery Practitioner Room Leadership

• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• To work with the team to implement the Early Years Learning Goals
• Ensure full and concise record is kept and all achievements are recorded for all the children and all necessary targets are pin‑pointed; demonstrating how to profile children to encourage further development records
• Document all observations on each child’s progress, identify achievements, opportunities for progression and development
• Adhere to staff rota and have set lunch breaks for fairness and to ensure the nursery is not under‑staffed at anytime
• Ensure you have set time allocated to update learning journals on a weekly basis
• To actively promote all children’s services and support with marketing and outreach in the local community